Comparison

Paradigm vs 東方魔導録

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Paradigm

Experience a unique rhythm game set in 3D space, blending music gameplay with a narrative. Navigate four-sided levels with special "Space" notes and enjoy a wide range of music from global artists. The game offers adjustable difficulty for all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Stereoscopic 3D gameplay
  • Four-sided rhythm mechanics
  • Unique "Space" notes
  • Storytelling elements
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Global artist music library
Features
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Paradigm: Reboot presents a rhythm game in 3-dimensional space, Combining MUG with elements of storytelling. [Highlights] Core Gameplay: Wondrous four-sided gameplay with emphasized "Space" notes. [Difficulty] From relaxing to hardcore, Multiple charts of choice bring you a steady progression in difficulty, Enjoy the experience as you steadily progress into mastery :) [Musics] Enjoy music from popular artists across the world.

About

東方魔導録

Features
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■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Touhou Project Fan-made Authentic Bullet Hell Shooting Game! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Over 100 stages! Over 50 tracks! Includes ranking features and ranked matches! ■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■□■ Basic controls are slide only, allowing you to challenge bullet hells smoothly, as many times as you want. Difficulty levels range from Easy to Lunatic, making it enjoyable for both beginners and advanced players! *This game is a fan creation based on Touhou Project by Team Shanghai Alice. *This game uses "CRIWARE (TM)" by CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. *Images, sounds, and other assets used in the game are either free materials or used with permission and in accordance with the creator's guidelines. *Characters, world settings, and other elements in the game may differ from the original work. 【Regarding Play Videos and Screenshots】 You can use them on video services, blogs, social media, information listing sites, etc. (for both commercial and non-commercial use). When using, please also check the 'Guidelines for Posting to Video Distribution Services' and 'Guidelines for Touhou Project Derivative Works' published by Team Shanghai Alice. X (formerly Twitter) account @wb_siro

Screenshots

Paradigm4 screens
東方魔導録4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Paradigm at none against 東方魔導録's shown. Paradigm also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 89). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Paradigm sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 東方魔導録 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Paradigm against 4.7 for 東方魔導録. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 269 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Paradigm's written reviews are positive against 74% of 東方魔導録's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paradigm ships an update every 3 weeks, 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Paradigm versus 東方魔導録: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParadigm東方魔導録
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (269 ratings) — better4.7 (89 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better74.3% of reviews
Number of ratings269 — better89
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB446 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperXiamen TunerGames Network Technology Co., Ltd.Yuji Takeuchi

Customer experience

Paradigm

All ratings268 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative10.9%

東方魔導録

All ratings89 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral11.5%
Negative14.2%

Bugs and requests

Paradigm

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Rewards button causing performance issues
  • Inconsistent save data syncing
  • Difficulty unlocking purchased content

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More difficulty options
  • Improved new player onboarding
  • Expanded song library
  • Smoother account management

東方魔導録

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Paradigm

One-time10
  • Single "Encore"$0.99
  • Single "On And On!!"$0.99
  • Single "Subterranean Blastoff"$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 20 Active Crystal$0.99
  • Side Album "Duplex Fusion"$3.99
  • Side Album "Still Existence"$3.99
  • Main Story Album Chapter 2$4.99
  • 110 Active Crystal$4.99
  • 450 Active Crystal$19.99
  • 1200 Active Crystal$49.99
2 purchases

東方魔導録

One-time2
  • Remove Banner Ads$0.99
  • Remove Video Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Paradigm free?
Paradigm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 東方魔導録 free?
東方魔導録 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paradigm or 東方魔導録?
Paradigm is rated higher. Paradigm averages 4.7 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while 東方魔導録 averages 4.7 from 89 ratings.
Do Paradigm or 東方魔導録 have ads?
東方魔導録 shows ads; Paradigm does not.
Which is updated more often, Paradigm or 東方魔導録?
Paradigm ships an update every 3 weeks, and 東方魔導録 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paradigm was updated on November 7, 2026 and 東方魔導録 on November 3, 2026.

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